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Wednesday 10 May 2017

flying from 2560 to 2017 like a craneshot from the flies (Holy Awesome)

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Chicago, IL | by Mike_McCawley
Chicago, IL.: photo by Mike McCawley, 6 May 2017
 
Chicago, IL | by Mike_McCawley

Chicago, IL.: photo by Mike McCawley, 6 May 2017
 
Chicago, IL | by Mike_McCawley

Chicago, IL.: photo by Mike McCawley, 6 May 2017
 
The crocodile saw Brad Pitt praying in the wilderness
Lifting himself by his suspender straps into the Holy Awesome sky
Of our endangered wilderness
That's Brad's and yours and mine I mean
This land is your land and Brad's and I forget whose but probably not mine
This land is the amusement park where Reason commits suicide
On its day off    
The ghost of a self-driving machine turns left at Escondido
Rousseau puts one in the air
Then runs away escaping back into Nature bruised and battered
By a rain of blows from the handbag of the ghost of Voltaire
And this is public life
 

flying  !! | by Audsadang Satsadee

flying!!: photo by Audsadang Satsadee, 7 May 2560
 
flying  !! | by Audsadang Satsadee

flying!!: photo by Audsadang Satsadee, 7 May 2560
 
flying  !! | by Audsadang Satsadee

flying!!: photo by Audsadang Satsadee, 7 May 2560

2017-101 | by biosfear

2017-101. Watsonville, CA.
: photo by biosfear, 3 May 2017


2017-104 | by biosfear

2017-104. Watsonville, CA.
: photo by biosfear, 3 May 2017


2017-102 | by biosfear

2017-102. Watsonville, CA.
: photo by biosfear, 3 May 2017


2017-103 | by biosfear

2017-103. Tres Pinos, CA.
: photo by biosfear, 3 May 2017


Cell tower palm | by ADMurr

Cell tower palm [West Adams, LA]
: photo by Andrew Murr, 8 May 2017 


"Donald Trump's Home" | by rickele
 
"Donald Trump's home". Boarded-up duplex in North Highlands, California.
: photo by Rick Ele, 8 May 2017


"Donald Trump's Home" | by rickele

"Donald Trump's home". Boarded-up duplex in North Highlands, California.
: photo by Rick Ele, 8 May 2017


"Donald Trump's Home" | by rickele

"Donald Trump's home". Boarded-up duplex in North Highlands, California.: photo by Rick Ele, 8 May 2017

Dying Aleppo | by GC_Dean

Dying Aleppo. An Aleppo pine, Midtown Neighborhood, Phoenix, Arizona.
: photo by Dean Terasaki, 12 January 2017


Dying Aleppo | by GC_Dean

Dying Aleppo. An Aleppo pine, Midtown Neighborhood, Phoenix, Arizona.
: photo by Dean Terasaki, 12 January 2017


Dying Aleppo | by GC_Dean

Dying Aleppo. An Aleppo pine, Midtown Neighborhood, Phoenix, Arizona.
: photo by Dean Terasaki, 12 January 2017


South Central Phoenix | by GC_Dean

South Central Phoenix. Phoenix, Arizona.
: photo by Dean Terasaki, 27 January 2017


South Central Phoenix | by GC_Dean

South Central Phoenix. Phoenix, Arizona.
: photo by Dean Terasaki, 27 January 2017


South Central Phoenix | by GC_Dean

South Central Phoenix. Phoenix, Arizona.
: photo by Dean Terasaki, 27 January 2017


Straits of the Precarious | by rickele

Straits of the Precarious. Camping on Stockton Blvd in front of the old auto glass shop. [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 8 May 2017

 
It's getting harder and harder to ignore society's problems away. Scenes like this just ruin some people's perfect worlds. These problems are not really real to them until it pops up on their daily commute and they are forced to face it. And then they retreat further into safer, more homogenized bubbles. And/or they become calloused and practically weaponize their blame and point it at any scapegoat that conveniently removes them from feeling any responsibility. And rather than coming together to solve problems, they just get worse, with a growing toll on human lives. (R.E.)


Straits of the Precarious | by rickele

Straits of the Precarious. Camping on Stockton Blvd in front of the old auto glass shop. [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 8 May 2017


Straits of the Precarious | by rickele

Straits of the Precarious. Camping on Stockton Blvd in front of the old auto glass shop. [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 8 May 2017


Untitled | by titi.kittikorn

[Untitled]
: photo by Sirawit Kuwattananont, 29 April 2017


Untitled | by titi.kittikorn

[Untitled]
: photo by Sirawit Kuwattananont, 29 April 2017


Untitled | by titi.kittikorn

[Untitled]
: photo by Sirawit Kuwattananont, 29 April 2017


North 16th Igloos | by rickele

North 16th igloos [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 9 May 2017


North 16th Igloos | by rickele

North 16th igloos [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 9 May 2017


North 16th Igloos | by rickele

North 16th igloos [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 9 May 2017


Igloo & Cacti | by rickele

Igloo and Cacti [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 9 May 2017


Igloo & Cacti | by rickele

Igloo and Cacti [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 9 May 2017


Igloo & Cacti | by rickele

Igloo and Cacti [Sacramento]
: photo by Rick Ele, 9 May 2017


B-side Armenian Ghat Level Crossing | by Soumyendra Saha

B-side Armenian Ghat Level Crossing, Kolkata
: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 28 April 2017


B-side Armenian Ghat Level Crossing | by Soumyendra Saha

B-side Armenian Ghat Level Crossing, Kolkata
: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 28 April 2017


B-side Armenian Ghat Level Crossing | by Soumyendra Saha

B-side Armenian Ghat Level Crossing, Kolkata
: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 28 April 2017


Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 13 March 2017

Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 13 March 2017

Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 13 March 2017

Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]
: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 16 August 2016


Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]
: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 16 August 2016


Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]
: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 16 August 2016


Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 13 April 2017

Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 13 April 2017

Untitled | by Soumyendra Saha

[Untitled]: photo by Soumyendra Saha, 13 April 2017

Untitled | by noppadol.maitreechit

[Untitled]
: photo by noppadol maitreechit, 29 May 2015  


Basmati | by navejo

Basmati [Montreal]: photo by navejo, 23 April 2017

Basmati | by navejo

Basmati [Montreal]: photo by navejo, 23 April 2017

Basmati | by navejo

Basmati [Montreal]: photo by navejo, 23 April 2017

L1002481-3 | by titi.kittikorn

[Untitled]
: photo by Sirawit Kuwattananont, 11 March 2017


L1002481-3 | by titi.kittikorn

[Untitled]
: photo by Sirawit Kuwattananont, 11 March 2017


L1002481-3 | by titi.kittikorn

[Untitled]
: photo by Sirawit Kuwattananont, 11 March 2017


Balconville | by navejo

Balconville [Montreal]: photo by navejo, 3 May 2017

Balconville | by navejo

Balconville [Montreal]: photo by navejo, 3 May 2017

Balconville | by navejo

Balconville [Montreal]: photo by navejo, 3 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, residents crowd the balconies of an apartment building to watch soccer teams "La Polvora," (Gun Powder) and "Los Chatarreros" (The Scrappers) play a semi-final game at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Residents pay about $2 dollars for a balcony view of the annual ritual. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Residents crowd the balconies of an apartment building to watch soccer teams "La Polvora," (Gun Powder) and "Los Chatarreros" (The Scrappers) play a semi-final game at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Residents pay about $2 dollars for a balcony view of the annual ritual.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this May 1, 2017 photo, people watch the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship from an apartment roof top, for which they pay about $2 dollars, in Lima, Peru. To score good seats, people camp out the night before, lining the road where the games have packed the streets every May 1 for a half century. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

People watch the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship from an apartment roof top, for which they pay about $2 dollars, in Lima, Peru. To score good seats, people camp out the night before, lining the road where the games have packed the streets every May 1 for a half century.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017 

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, soccer fans watch from an apartment balcony, which they rented for about $2 dollars, as their teams compete at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The annual ritual is Peru's most famous futsal. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Soccer fans watch from an apartment balcony, which they rented for about $2 dollars, as their teams compete at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The annual ritual is Peru's most famous futsal.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, police surround a referee during the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Referees get special protection at this event because half the spectators never agree with their calls and toss at them bottles and chicken bones. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Police surround a referee during the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Referees get special protection at this event because half the spectators never agree with their calls and toss bottles and chicken bones at them.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017, police are interspersed among fans on the sidelines of the final Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer final  championship game in Lima, Peru. All 56 teams bring their fans to defend each goal, even if it comes to blows, so about 50 anti-riot police line the pitch. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Police are interspersed among fans on the sidelines of the final Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer final championship game in Lima, Peru. All 56 teams bring their fans to defend each goal, even if it comes to blows, so about 50 anti-riot police line the pitch.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017 

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, a soccer fan lights a flare from an apartment building balcony overlooking the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The working-class neighborhood ritual in El Porvenir began in the 1950s as a challenge to the Manuel Odria military dictatorship when playing in the streets was forbidden. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A soccer fan lights a flare from an apartment building balcony overlooking the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The working-class neighborhood ritual in El Porvenir began in the 1950s as a challenge to the Manuel Odria military dictatorship when playing in the streets was forbidden.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017 

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, teams "Purito Barrios Altos" and "Ají San Cosme" play the final game at the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The tournament has been a big focus for Peruvian fans for a while, because the country’s national team hasn't qualified to play in international soccer’s World Cup since 1982. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Teams "Purito Barrios Altos" and "Ají San Cosme" play the final game at the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The tournament has been a big focus for Peruvian fans for a while, because the country’s national team hasn't qualified to play in international soccer’s World Cup since 1982.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017, a food vendor works the crowd during a break at the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. His tray is filled with plates of baked potatoes, boiled eggs and a spicy cream. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)
A food vendor works the crowd during a break at the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. His tray is filled with plates of baked potatoes, boiled eggs and a spicy cream
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: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017 

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, coach Nestor Paredes huddles with his players before their semi-final game at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The wining team takes home this year’s trophy, a $2,500 cash prize and 12 pairs of soccer cleats. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Coach Nestor Paredes huddles with his players before their semi-final game at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The wining team takes home this year’s trophy, a $2,500 cash prize and 12 pairs of soccer cleats.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017
 
 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, the soccer team "Porvenir Unidad" prays before their game at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in the Porvenir neighborhood of Lima, Peru. The annual May ritual saw 30 games played in the area's streets. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

The soccer team "Porvenir Unidad" prays before their game at the Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in the Porvenir neighborhood of Lima, Peru. The annual May ritual saw 30 games played in the area's streets.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017 

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, a fan of the "Purito Barrios Altos" soccer team holds high his team's trophy as he hugs a player after the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The team clenched the championship after a day of 30 back-to-back games. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A fan of the "Purito Barrios Altos" soccer team holds high his team's trophy as he hugs a player after the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The team clenched the championship after a day of 30 back-to-back games.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017
 
 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, fans of rival soccer teams argue at the end of the final game of Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The working-class neighborhood ritual in El Porvenir began in the 1950s as a challenge to the Manuel Odria military dictatorship when playing in the streets was forbidden. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Fans of rival soccer teams argue at the end of the final game of Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. The working-class neighborhood ritual in El Porvenir began in the 1950s as a challenge to the Manuel Odria military dictatorship when playing in the streets was forbidden.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017, a woman helps a little girl down from a rooftop where fans watch the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Spectators pay $2 dollars for a balcony view in apartment buildings to catch the games also known as The People's Party. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)  
A woman helps a little girl down from a rooftop where fans watch the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Spectators pay $2 dollars for a balcony view in apartment buildings to catch the games also known as The People's Party.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, soccer fans force themselves past police during an interval between games at the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Dozens of teams bring their fans to defend each goal, even if it comes to blows, so anti-riot police line the pitch. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Soccer fans force themselves past police during an interval between games at the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. Dozens of teams bring their fans to defend each goal, even if it comes to blows, so anti-riot police line the pitch.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017 photo, a fan of the "Purito Barrios Altos" soccer team yells at rival fans who don't agree with the referee's decision as he runs with his team's trophy after the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. All 56 teams bring their fans to defend each goal, even if it comes to blows, so about 50 anti-riot police line the pitch. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

A fan of the "Purito Barrios Altos" soccer team yells at rival fans who don't agree with the referee's decision as he runs with his team's trophy after the Little World Cup of Provenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. All 56 teams bring their fans to defend each goal, even if it comes to blows, so about 50 anti-riot police line the pitch.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017

 In this Monday, May 1, 2017, Teodoro Aquino, left, drinks beer with his friends before the start of Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. “Here they play no holds barred. This is for ‘machos’ and it’s crazy to be a referee,” explained Aquino who has witnessed this championship for four decades in his crime-ridden corner of the capital. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

Teodoro Aquino, left, drinks beer with his friends before the start of Little World Cup Porvenir street soccer championship in Lima, Peru. “Here they play no holds barred. This is for ‘machos’ and it’s crazy to be a referee,” explained Aquino who has witnessed this championship for four decades in his crime-ridden corner of the capital.: photo by Martin Mejia/AP, 1 May 2017


Protests in #Johannesburg #SouthAfrica #epaphotos: image via epa photos @epaphotos, 9 May 2017 



Protestors from Ennerdale burn tires and barricade streets during a violent protest over a lack of service delivery in the area Photo Tadeu Andre: image via Aurelia BAILLY @AureliaBAILLY, 9 May 2017



#Ennerdale #EldoradoPark looting of furniture shop in #Kliptown  People say they don't have place to sit in their homes, police use live ammo: image via Themba Motaung @DiligentThemba, 9 May 2017


This man was set on fire during protests in Caracas, Venezuela. A Big Shot by @rschemidt in @Newsweek's latest issue: image via Jen Tse @jentse, 9 May 2017

 

Opposition activists and riot police clash as protests continue against President #Maduro in #Caracas #Venezuela Photo @federicoparra @AFPphoto: image via Sunday Times Pictures @STPictures, 9 May 2017

 
  
Opposition activists and riot police clash as protests continue against President #Maduro in #Caracas #Venezuela Photo @federicoparra @AFPphoto: image via Sunday Times Pictures @STPictures, 9 May 2017

 

Opposition activists and riot police clash as protests continue against President #Maduro in #Caracas #Venezuela Photo @federicoparra @AFPphoto: image via Sunday Times Pictures @STPictures, 9 May 2017


Opposition activists and riot police clash as protests continue against President #Maduro in #Caracas #Venezuela Photo @federicoparra @AFPphoto: image via Sunday Times Pictures @STPictures, 9 May 2017



Iraqi forces guard a position in the al-Haramat neighbourhood of Mosul during the ongoing offensive to retake the area from IS. Photo Fadel Senna: image via Aurelia BAILLY @AureliaBAILLY, 9 May 2017


#Brazil Demonstrators and police clash during a strike against pension and labour reforms in Rio de Janeiro. By @lacerdaphoto @epaphotos
: image via Photojournalism @photojournalink, 8 May 2017



Syrians rides a motorbike past destroyed buildings in a rebel-held area of the southern city of Daraa. Photo Mohamad Abazeed: image via Aurelia BAILLY @AureliaBAILLY, 9 May 2017


WH Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks to reporters about the firing of FBI Director Comey as he walks into the West Wing. #FBIDirector: image via Doug Mills @dougmillsnyt, 9 May 2017



Trump abruptly axes FBI’s Comey in midst of Russia probe: image via AP Images @AP_Images, 9 May 2017
 
Trump abruptly axes FBI’s Comey in midst of Russia probe: image via AP Images @AP_Images, 9 May 2017



WH confirms Trump scheduled to meet with Lavrov in the Oval Office tomorrow morning: image via Jim Acosta @Acosta, 9 May 2017


CNN has obtained images of top Trump aide Keith Schiller leaving FBI HQ earlier this afternoon: image via Jim Acosta @Acosta, 9 May 2017



@realDonaldTrump letter to FBI Director James Comey: image via Doug Mills @dougmillsnyt, 9 May 2017


 Kimmel tonight: "Sort of like OJ firing Judge Ito half-way through the trial.": image via Jim Acosta @Acosta, 9 May 2017


Damon Winter reflects on his year covering Donald Trump. A must see and read from @nytpolitics + @nytimesphoto: image via Jessica Dimson @jessdimson, 8 November 2016



Front page of the NYT tomorrow: image via Lance Booth @lancekbooth,  9 May 2017


 Here's the L.A. Times front page from Oct. 21, 1973, the morning after Richard Nixon's Saturday Night Massacre: image via Matt Pearce @mattdpearce, 9 May 2017


 

Holy awesome photos of Brad Pitt in National Parks by Ryan McGinley for @gqmagazine: image via Morrigan McCarthy @MorriganMcC, 5 May 2017
  

 

Holy awesome photos of Brad Pitt in National Parks by Ryan McGinley for @gqmagazine: image via Morrigan McCarthy @MorriganMcC, 5 May 2017


Holy awesome photos of Brad Pitt in National Parks by Ryan McGinley for @gqmagazine: image via Morrigan McCarthy @MorriganMcC, 5 May 2017




Sudan the last surviving male northern white #rhino on the planet is fed @OlPejeta #Kenya @daikurokawa @epaphotos: image via Sunday Times Pictures @STPictures, 8 May 2017

Ranfurly, Central Otago | by bobsan88

Ranfurly, Central Otago
: photo by bobsan88, 9 March 2017


McKenzie Country, South Canterbury | by bobsan88

McKenzie County, South Canterbury
: photo by bobsan88, 14 March 2017